Hey guys, I've had several requests to get back to posting, so I'm here! Thanks guys

OK, I'm back to 100% so kicking back up and starting a new Journal. Will keep posting pics as I go just to keep life interesting and not bore you all to tears.

Comp date is in the Fall, so I have some time, but not enough to play around.

Diet:
Protein 104g (this is less then I was, so pretty easy), this will be roughly 535 calories from protein
Omega 3 - 10g, this will be 176 calories
Total Daily Calories -1248
This leaves 537 calories from fruits and veggies. He offers a great list of more nutritional fruits and veggies to get the most punch for your calories.

I'll post training as I go, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Today is actually cardio day so I'll post later including food intake for the day as I am making the adjustments to hit the right numbers.

I'll be looking to get an overall lean, hard look, while still remaining feminine without one area over powering the other. Such as thighs overpowering the calves, etc. So I'll make adjustment to my routine as needed.

Cardio today:40 interval training on incline tread.stretching And may I say I kicked some serious butt

My cardio seems to always be better on lower cal and today was Day 2 of the new diet. I'm getting really close to my numbers. Energy level is actually increased and was unable to sleep more than 6 hours last eve. (that's little sleep for me).

The Good -my energy level is awesome!The Bad - every driver on the road seemed to have it out for me...like I was invisible or something. Some serious evasive driving on my part today.The Ugly -Clothes soaked through after my run....real cute

Green Tea (nothing added) and 2 liters of water, were drank throughout the day.

Totals:
Calories 1264
Fat: 35
Carb:124
Protein: 103

Pretty darn close to where I am supposed to be. Since I do like my glass of wine in the evening (hey I gave up the beer) and can not have it when I come closer to contest, it stays for now. The dried fruit will get dumped in place of raw fruit or raw veggies.

offense74 wrote:Great to have you back posting again (even though I've seen you here and there on the forum occasionally) In the fall? It will be easy-peasy for you! Plenty of time

Hello offense! How are you these days? I was back posting occasionally, but had specific request for journal. I actually have it in 3 other forums (bodybuilding) which is great because I get different prospectives, constructive criticism and encouragement. Remembering I may very well be the only vegan on 2 of the others, I like posting on the vegan boards, hoping for a bit of backing.

So, I know people are popping in due to the views on the thread, just don't be afraid to speak up, even if it's "Happy Monday" or whatever, it's nice to know there is someone out there.

Eating on track after cheat day yesterday. I did not go overboard on my cheat, so yay me! Daughter's B-Day Party today, and the cake she wanted to bake didn't turn out as planned, so I'll have to make other arrangements quickly....and need to run a vacuum before I have a house full of kids and parents today. I'm thinking a nice glass of wine will be appreciated at days end when the crowd leaves and the house goes wonderfully quiet.

The Good: great session this eveningThe Bad: still can't believe my baby's growing up The Ugly: shoulda seen the cake....